Founded by Brandon Fassberg in New York City, GOOD HOUR makes single-serve, cold-activated oat matcha lattes that turn Japanese matcha into a drinkable ritual in ten seconds. Its pouches use 3.5 grams of shade-grown, stone-milled matcha sourced from Nishio, Japan, and are hand-packed from the company’s production kitchen in Queens. The brand is built around a simple tradeoff: a fuller matcha dose without the café line or whisking routine.
Sail Away Coffee CoBorn and brewed on Long Island, Sail Away Coffee Co. makes ready-to-drink cold brew and oat-milk lattes built around a proprietary Central American blend. The brand grew from founder Christopher Vetter’s touring-musician years and kitchen experiments into a New York beverage company whose cold brew has been sold through farmers’ markets, grocery shelves, foodservice accounts, and concert arenas for more than 10 years. Its canned brews are known for a smooth, chocolate-toned finish and lower acidity than standard hot coffee.DEER PARK, NY
kencko foods, incBorn from founder Tomás Froes’s effort to fit more produce into a busy life, kencko foods makes instant smoothies from freeze-dried fruits and vegetables that are ready in about 30 seconds. Its shelf-stable sachets preserve the produce while reducing spoilage, and the company also makes plant-protein smoothies built around real food rather than artificial flavors. Based between Brooklyn and Lisbon, kencko is a certified B Corporation and has shipped nearly 20 million smoothies.BROOKLYN, NY
Ola MateInspired by founder AJ Scordio’s Argentine grandmother, Ola Mate makes lightly sparkling, USDA Organic yerba mate drinks for the U.S. market. Its cans pair naturally occurring caffeine with adaptogens and bright fruit flavors, bringing a modern format to a South American daily ritual. The Long Beach-based company also emphasizes plant-based ingredients, low sugar, recyclable cans, and support for community nonprofits.LONG BEACH, NY
KapsuleKapsule is a U.S.-formulated beverage startup preparing its first launch around a simpler way to make functional drinks at home or on the go. Its patented click technology releases a concentrated liquid pod into water, eliminating the scooping and mess associated with powdered mixes; the system is designed for people seeking convenient zero-sugar hydration with a reusable bottle.NEW YORK, NY